Allied Telesis Rapier Series Switch User Manual


 
2 Patch Release Note
Patch 86253-04 for Software Release 2.5.3
C613-10382-00 REV C
Some of the issues addressed in this Release Note include a level number. This
number reflects the importance of the issue that has been resolved. The levels
are:
Features in 86253-04
Patch 86253-04 includes all issues resolved and enhancements released in
previous patches for Software Release 2.5.3, and the following enhancements:
MLD snooping is now supported on AT-9800 Series Switches and Rapier i
Series Switches. For details, see “MLD Snooping” on page 17.
The ability to log MAC addresses whenever the ARP cache changes has
been added. To enable this, use the command:
ENABLE IP ARP LOG
To disable it, use the command:
DISABLE IP ARP LOG
The logging of MAC addresses is disabled by default. Use the SHOW LOG
command to view the MAC addresses that have been logged when the ARP
cache changes.
The performance of IPv6 has been improved by introducing IPv6 flows.
When using MVR on a Rapier 48 or Rapier 48i, multicast packets were not
forwarded correctly between ports 1-24 and 25-48. This issue has been
resolved.
The switch filter was not operating correctly after a boot cycle. This issue
has been resolved.
OSPF disabled RIP unless RIP was activated using the SET OSPF RIP
command. This issue has been resolved.
Level 1 This issue will cause significant interruption to network services, and
there is no work-around.
Level 2 This issue will cause interruption to network service, however there
is a work-around.
Level 3 This issue will seldom appear, and will cause minor inconvenience.
Level 4 This issue represents a cosmetic change and does not affect network
operation.
PCR: 02414 Module: IPV6, SWI, IPG, VLAN
PCR: 02577 Module: IPG, LOG Level: 4
PCR: 03162 Module: IPV6 Level: 3
PCR: 03268 Module: SWI Level: 1
PCR: 03409 Module: SWI Level: 2
PCR: 03524 Module: OSPF, IPG Level: 2